It seems like every week this season has been a big week for Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and this week is no different as he was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for October.
Smith-Njigba, who currently leads the NFL in receiving yards (819), put together three straight games with 100-plus yards and a touchdown during October. In Seattle's most recent game, Smith-Njigba caught eight passes for 123 yards and a touchdown, which he celebrated by dunking the football over the crossbar. In Week 6 vs. the Jaguars, he had 162 yards and a touchdown on eight catches. And then earlier in October against the Buccaneers, Smith-Njigba also had eight catches for 132 yards and a touchdown. While piling up 417 yards and three touchdowns in October, Smith-Njigba also became the second pass-catcher in franchise history, along with DK Metcalf, to record three consecutive 100-yard games.
What makes this award even more impressive is that Seattle has only played three games in October, rather than four, because of a Week 8 bye.
After Smith-Njigba's performance against the Texans, head coach Mike Macdonald said, "He's a Seahawk, man. How he operates, his determination, the pride he takes in his work. I'll tell you what, guy's a great teammate. The great ones are, and I know everybody's out there supporting him and he fights like crazy for his teammates as well. But he's obviously doing great."
This is his first Player of the Month award. He was nominated for the FedEx Player of the Week after his performance against the Jaguars in Week 6. The last Seahawks player to be named a Player of the Month was Leonard Williams who was named December/January Player of the Month last season, and the first Offensive Player of the Month winner since Geno Smith in October of 2022. Smith-Njigba is also the first Seahawks receiver to earn offensive player of the month honors (receivers Tyler Lockett and Nate Burleson both won Special Teams Player of the Month during their Seahawks career).
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the NFL in receiving through eight weeks and was awarded the NFC Offensive Player of the Month in October for his standout performance. Check out the best photos of JSN's 2025 season so far.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the New Orleans Saints in Week 3.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the New Orleans Saints in Week 3.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the New Orleans Saints in Week 3.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the New Orleans Saints in Week 3.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the New Orleans Saints in Week 3.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) vs. the Houston Texans in Week 7.
